68959-6
LaboratorySpecimen condition [Interpretation] of Urine Narrative
Definition
Comments included: "Due to the color of the urine, the dipstick results may not be valid." "The large amount of blood in the urine may affect the other analytes." "Contaminated urine, recommend another specimen be analyzed." "Patient is menstruating." "Less than 1 mL of urine received." "Urine Microscopic not performed due to instrumentation failure."
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Specimen condition
Property
Imp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Urine
Scale Type
Nar
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SPEC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Specimen condition Ur-Imp
Display Name
Specimen condition Nar (U) [Interp]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 68959-6?
LOINC code 68959-6 identifies "Specimen condition [Interpretation] of Urine Narrative". Comments included: "Due to the color of the urine, the dipstick results may not be valid." "The large amount of blood in the urine may affect the other analytes." "Contaminated urine, recommend another specimen be analyzed." "Patient is menstruating." "Less than 1 mL of urine received." "Urine Microscopic not performed due to instrumentation failure."
What does 68959-6 measure?
This code measures Specimen condition in Urine. It belongs to the SPEC class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.